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Natural Resource Specialist III on the Beach Access and Dune Protection Program. Processes and reviews permit applications for coastal construction and dune mitigation activities and their consistency with the Open Beaches Act, Dune Protection Act, and the Texas Administrative Code. Coordinates and conducts frequent site visits to the Texas coast to perform site visits and inspections, perform ling of vegetation determinations, and inspect for compliance with local governments' beach access and dune protection plans.

Teaching Assistant for MARB 430 Coastal Plant Ecology, MARS 428 Coastal Development and Human Health, and MARS 310 Field Methods in Marine Science. Assist in lab preparation at the beginning of class each week and provide any assistance to professor regarding scheduling field trips (i.e., boat reservations or state park arrangements).Provide assistance to professors during class periods regarding learning material and learning objectives. Update gradebook through Canvas and provide feedback on class assignments, presentations, notebooks, and other course activities. Attend weekly meetings with professor to discuss upcoming assignments, resolve any concerns or issues, modify lesson plans, and to discuss lab related business. Provide guidance on sampling and recording techniques, interview procedures and the use of maps and remotely sensed imagery.

Student Technician on the Habitat Assessment Ecosystem and Resource Assessment Teams. Participated in a variety of task, including oyster and fishery sampling by recording data in the field, and sampling and recording water quality samples. Conducted visits to mitigation sites to perform a site assessment and provided technical feedback regarding mitigation site quality and Assessed the potential impacts of the development of projects on coastal habitats.

Natural Resource Specialist II on the Lead and Copper Program as a compliance officer. Evaluated program needs related to the requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) compliance program. Maintained and develops data related to drinking water quality and public water system inventory and scheduling changes in sampling based on data submitted by the public water system. Provided technical and compliance assistance related to the TCEQ rules, regulations and standards for drinking water quality to other agency staff, governmental entities, industry and the generalpublic.

Natural Resource Specialist I as a UTA contractor in the wastewater treatment and MS4 applications programs. Reviewed and completed administrative review for applications and documents associated with wastewater treatment and MS4 applications. Reviewed technical documents, maps, and other forms for wastewater treatment and MS4 facilities. Evaluated compliance with permit requirements, and agency policies and guidelines. Provide technical assistance to other staff, management, and the general public.